Hey, Chicago... let's talk about the mortgage crisis!

According to the Chicago Public Radio website, "this special event which promises to be a lively and forward-looking discussion on the issues that may frame future coverage of this ongoing economic story."

The discussion will be hosted by Ashley Gross who has been covering the mortgage crisis in Chicago for WBEZ. When Bob and I were facing foreclosure, we felt so alone. It wasn't until I started blogging and hearing from other people in our same situation that we began to realize how far from alone we really were. And trust me, it makes a difference.

My advice to Chicagoans facing foreclosure, worried about foreclosure, trying to sell your house short, in any stage of default on your home loan or underwater? Go to this event. Listen. Be heard. Engage. Ask questions and share your side of the story. You'll feel better if you do. And you'll most likely walk away much better equipped. This is a wonderful opportunity! And it's FREE. From WBEZ's website:

Facing the Mortgage Crisis: Panel Discussion Tuesday, September 15, 2009 @ 5:00 p.m. Chicago Public Radio's Ashley Gross will be hosting this special event which promises to be a lively and forward-looking discussion on the issues that may frame future coverage of this ongoing economic story. She will be joined by the following panel:

·Ellen Sahli, Commissioner of the Department of Community Development
·Dr. James Shilling, Michael J. Horne Chair in Real Estate Studies at DePaul University ·Robin Snyderman, Vice-President of Community Development, Metropolitan Planning Council
·Jim Wheaton, Deputy Director of Programs and Strategies, Neighborhood Housing Services

Venue: Chicago Public Radio 848 E. Grand Ave. Chicago, IL 60611

Presenter: Chicago Public Radio 312-948-4600

Tickets: FREE

-Homeless in Chicago: Calling a patch of grass "Home" - a story by Ashley Gross for Chicago Public Radio

 -Facing the mortgage crisis - WBEZ blog